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enhttps://www.wpr.org/sites/default/files/media/WPRPodcast_2013_News_300.jpg300300newsWisconsin Public Radionowebmaster@wpr.orgWisconsin Public RadionewsWisconsin Supreme Court Asked To Rule On DNR Authority To Regulate Agribusinesshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/zDHDEXnA8_0/wisconsin-supreme-court-asked-rule-dnr-authority-regulate-agribusiness
https://www.wpr.org/wisconsin-supreme-court-asked-rule-dnr-authority-regulate-agribusiness<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/articles/2017/05/cafo.jpg?itok=jhFo_KUU' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>The Wisconsin Supreme Court is being asked to rule on cases challenging the state Department of Natural Resources authority to place certain conditions on permits regulating high-capacity wells and large farms known as concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).</p>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:15:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono The Wisconsin Supreme Court is being asked to rule on cases challenging the state Department of Natural Resources authority to place certain conditions on permits regulating high-capacity wells and large farms known as concentrated animal feeding operatiWisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/wisconsin-supreme-court-asked-rule-dnr-authority-regulate-agribusinesshttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws180117-RK-COURTASK1.mp3Environmental Groups Win Lawsuit To Overturn State Settlement With Dairy Grouphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/9Kc3G9C9X8M/environmental-groups-win-lawsuit-overturn-state-settlement-dairy-group
https://www.wpr.org/environmental-groups-win-lawsuit-overturn-state-settlement-dairy-group<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/images/segments/dairy_immigration.jpg?itok=UZ1S7qh-' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>Four environmental groups have won a lawsuit to overturn part of a settlement between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and a dairy organization.</p>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:00:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono Four environmental groups have won a lawsuit to overturn part of a settlement between the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and a dairy organization.Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/environmental-groups-win-lawsuit-overturn-state-settlement-dairy-grouphttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws190116-HK-DNRDBALAWSUIT.mp3West Nile Virus Found In Wisconsin Ruffed Grouse http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/YtCICIhw9xc/west-nile-virus-found-wisconsin-ruffed-grouse
https://www.wpr.org/west-nile-virus-found-wisconsin-ruffed-grouse<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/articles/2018/09/ruffed-grouse-seabamirum-cc.jpg?itok=aS6_6lkd' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>West Nile virus has been discovered for the first time in Wisconsin's ruffed grouse population. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, three out of 16 birds submitted by hunters for annual monitoring of sick and dead birds have tested positive for the virus.</p>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:55:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono West Nile virus has been discovered for the first time in Wisconsin's ruffed grouse population. According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, three out of 16 birds submitted by hunters for annual monitoring of sick and dead birds have testeWisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/west-nile-virus-found-wisconsin-ruffed-grousehttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws190116-DK-BIRDVIRUS.mp3Federal Data: Wisconsin Burned More Coal In 2017 Than 2016http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/P_pieqadurk/federal-data-wisconsin-burned-more-coal-2017-2016
https://www.wpr.org/federal-data-wisconsin-burned-more-coal-2017-2016<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/field/image/ap_17171045487238.jpg?itok=kI9fn-zz' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>New federal data shows Wisconsin used about 7 percent more coal in 2017, and that the fossil fuel provided over half of the state's energy that year. But change is already underway.</p>Mon, 14 Jan 2019 23:05:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono New federal data shows Wisconsin used about 7 percent more coal in 2017, and that the fossil fuel provided over half of the state's energy that year. But change is already underway.Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/federal-data-wisconsin-burned-more-coal-2017-2016https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws190114-PP-COAL.mp3Dairyland Power, Minnesota Power Seek Permits For Superior Natural Gas Planthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/gI9sGvGrD54/dairyland-power-minnesota-power-seek-permits-superior-natural-gas-plant
https://www.wpr.org/dairyland-power-minnesota-power-seek-permits-superior-natural-gas-plant<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/field/image/design_mn_power.png?itok=VQFCj6-F' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>La Crosse-based Dairyland Power Cooperative and Minnesota Power began seeking permits from Wisconsin regulators this week for plans to build a $700-million natural gas power plant in Superior.</p>Wed, 9 Jan 2019 23:45:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono La Crosse-based Dairyland Power Cooperative and Minnesota Power began seeking permits from Wisconsin regulators this week for plans to build a $700-million natural gas power plant in Superior.Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/dairyland-power-minnesota-power-seek-permits-superior-natural-gas-planthttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws190109-DK-DAIRYLITE.mp3Dane, Sauk Counties Seek To Mitigate Flooding In 2019http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/KtN_WzXTj_k/dane-sauk-counties-seek-mitigate-flooding-2019
https://www.wpr.org/dane-sauk-counties-seek-mitigate-flooding-2019<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/segments/IMG_9625_0.JPG?itok=4lliQ7k3' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>In Dane and Sauk counties last summer, lakes and rivers spilled over, drenching streets and damaging homes. And although the new year has just begun, the areas have already started taking steps to prevent a repeat of 2018's widespread flooding.</p>Fri, 4 Jan 2019 12:05:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono In Dane and Sauk counties last summer, lakes and rivers spilled over, drenching streets and damaging homes. And although the new year has just begun, the areas have already started taking steps to prevent a repeat of 2018's widespread flooding.Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/dane-sauk-counties-seek-mitigate-flooding-2019https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws190103-PP-FLOODPREVENT.mp3Survey Finds Almost Half Of Private Wells Tested In Southwest Wisconsin Are Contaminatedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/KxGBax0WM6E/survey-finds-almost-half-private-wells-tested-southwest-wisconsin-are-contaminated
https://www.wpr.org/survey-finds-almost-half-private-wells-tested-southwest-wisconsin-are-contaminated<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/segments/AP_111014132075.jpg?itok=jjTKwXAL' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>A survey of private wells in southwestern Wisconsin found almost half had unsafe contamination levels.</p>Thu, 3 Jan 2019 11:20:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono A survey of private wells in southwestern Wisconsin found almost half had unsafe contamination levels.Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/survey-finds-almost-half-private-wells-tested-southwest-wisconsin-are-contaminatedhttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws190103-HK-WELLSRESULTS.mp32018 Closes As One Of The Wettest On Record For Southern Wisconsinhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/2WPWlPAxI0M/2018-closes-one-wettest-record-southern-wisconsin
https://www.wpr.org/2018-closes-one-wettest-record-southern-wisconsin<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/articles/2018/10/fl-naturalflow-rain-gutter.jpg?itok=da9S6Q15' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>As snow and rain fell across much of southern Wisconsin on New Year's Eve, 2018 ended in keeping with precipitation totals throughout the year. The region saw precipitation 125 percent higher than average.</p>Thu, 3 Jan 2019 11:45:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono As snow and rain fell across much of southern Wisconsin on New Year's Eve, 2018 ended in keeping with precipitation totals throughout the year. The region saw precipitation 125 percent higher than average.Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/2018-closes-one-wettest-record-southern-wisconsinhttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws190102-PP-RAIN.mp32018 Was A Roller-Coaster Year For Wisconsin's Frac Sand Industryhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/KE4ApubBJjg/2018-was-roller-coaster-year-wisconsins-frac-sand-industry
https://www.wpr.org/2018-was-roller-coaster-year-wisconsins-frac-sand-industry<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/articles/2017/12/frac-sand-mine-wisconsin.jpg?itok=ETNiNpc7' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>Wisconsin frac sand producers experienced a year of highs and lows in 2018 beginning with record demand for sand and ending with mine shutdowns and layoffs. </p>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 23:25:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono Wisconsin frac sand producers experienced a year of highs and lows in 2018 beginning with record demand for sand and ending with mine shutdowns and layoffs. Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/2018-was-roller-coaster-year-wisconsins-frac-sand-industryhttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws181227-RK-FRAC2018.mp3Milwaukee County Looks To Grow, Process Industrial Hemp At The Domes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/pie2VIAf1A4/milwaukee-county-looks-grow-process-industrial-hemp-domes
https://www.wpr.org/milwaukee-county-looks-grow-process-industrial-hemp-domes<p><img src='https://www.wpr.org/sites/default/files/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/public/Domes2_GretchenBrown.JPG?itok=W-nx2vyH' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>Milwaukee County is considering growing and processing industrial hemp at the Mitchell Park Domes.</p>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 22:05:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono Milwaukee County is considering growing and processing industrial hemp at the Mitchell Park Domes.Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/milwaukee-county-looks-grow-process-industrial-hemp-domeshttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws181227-CH-HEMPDOMES.mp3Intertribal Task Force Approves Tribal CWD Management Areahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/tKweQUw6tLg/intertribal-task-force-approves-tribal-cwd-management-area
https://www.wpr.org/intertribal-task-force-approves-tribal-cwd-management-area<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/segments/deer_1.jpg?itok=m0GIEqFH' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>The Voigt Intertribal Task Force approved a tribal chronic wasting disease management area this fall that includes portions of Oneida, Lincoln and Langlade counties.</p>Tue, 25 Dec 2018 22:00:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono The Voigt Intertribal Task Force approved a tribal chronic wasting disease management area this fall that includes portions of Oneida, Lincoln and Langlade counties.Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/intertribal-task-force-approves-tribal-cwd-management-areahttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws181221-DK-CWDTRIBES.mp3Renewable Energy Efforts Made Big Gains In Wisconsin In 2018, Advocate Sayshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/OYNOTjoRWcc/renewable-energy-efforts-made-big-gains-wisconsin-2018-advocate-says
https://www.wpr.org/renewable-energy-efforts-made-big-gains-wisconsin-2018-advocate-says<p><img src='https://www.wpr.org/sites/default/files/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/public/images/segments/6024448526_79ba49ec9d_z.jpg?itok=p0aydNfh' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>Wisconsin saw major gains and commitments made when it comes to producing more energy from renewable sources like wind and solar according to Renew Wisconsin executive director Tyler Huebner.</p>Mon, 31 Dec 2018 23:00:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono Wisconsin saw major gains and commitments made when it comes to producing more energy from renewable sources like wind and solar according to Renew Wisconsin executive director Tyler Huebner.Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/renewable-energy-efforts-made-big-gains-wisconsin-2018-advocate-sayshttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws181221-RK-RENEW2018.mp3Pipeline Tunnel Under Straits Of Mackinac Raises Concernshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/V2pIOqvsbOY/pipeline-tunnel-under-straits-mackinac-raises-concerns
https://www.wpr.org/pipeline-tunnel-under-straits-mackinac-raises-concerns<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/field/image/swk_mackinac_bridge.jpg?itok=uc-bLU3O' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>An oil and gas pipeline that starts in Superior, Wisconsin and runs through the meeting point of lakes Michigan and Huron may be at risk of a devastating spill while officials move forward with a controversial plan to build a protective tunnel around it.</p>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono An oil and gas pipeline that starts in Superior, Wisconsin and runs through the meeting point of lakes Michigan and Huron may be at risk of a devastating spill while officials move forward with a controversial plan to build a protective tunnel around it.Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/pipeline-tunnel-under-straits-mackinac-raises-concernshttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws181220-swk-line5.mp3Despite Efforts To Head Off Nutrient Runoff, Dead Zones A Growing Problemhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/Jhy51PyItLM/despite-efforts-head-nutrient-runoff-dead-zones-growing-problem
https://www.wpr.org/despite-efforts-head-nutrient-runoff-dead-zones-growing-problem<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/field/image/41050034920_aa0fabe2f6_k.jpg?itok=0kB0QUvD' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>The Midwest has a growing problem with water pollution - and the effects can be felt far beyond each state's borders. Nitrogen and phosphorus from farm fertilizer, sewage and other sources has led to an increase in the growth of oxygen-depleting algae, leading to "dead zones."</p>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 21:10:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono The Midwest has a growing problem with water pollution - and the effects can be felt far beyond each state's borders. Nitrogen and phosphorus from farm fertilizer, sewage and other sources has led to an increase in the growth of oxygen-depleting algae, lWisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/despite-efforts-head-nutrient-runoff-dead-zones-growing-problemhttps://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/field/image/41050034920_aa0fabe2f6_k.jpgNatural Resources Board Reconsiders Lake Superior Fishing Rulehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/Oqpqh5ie47o/natural-resources-board-reconsiders-lake-superior-fishing-rule
https://www.wpr.org/natural-resources-board-reconsiders-lake-superior-fishing-rule<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/shows/fishing.jpg?itok=Jrv4Hdmi' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>In a special meeting Tuesday, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board reconsidered an emergency rule for commercial fishing on Lake Superior. A majority of board members voted to table the rule in order to gather more information about its impacts to the lake ecosystem and stakeholders. Julie Anderson was the lone board member to vote against the motion.</p>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 23:30:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono In a special meeting Tuesday, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board reconsidered an emergency rule for commercial fishing on Lake Superior. A majority of board members voted to table the rule in order to gather more information about its impacts to the lWisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/natural-resources-board-reconsiders-lake-superior-fishing-rulehttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws181219-DK-NRBREDUX.mp3Proposed High School Stadium Angers Upscale Madison Neighborhoodhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/IM0ek5ZvZTg/proposed-high-school-stadium-angers-upscale-madison-neighborhood
https://www.wpr.org/proposed-high-school-stadium-angers-upscale-madison-neighborhood<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/field/image/fl_terry_grosenheider_-_edgewood_field.jpg?itok=gjfKbYOd' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>A proposal for a new high school sports stadium has caused controversy in an upscale Madison area. Edgewood High School, a private Catholic school, wants to amend its campus plan to build a stadium that will seat 1,000 people.</p>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:00:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono A proposal for a new high school sports stadium has caused controversy in an upscale Madison area. Edgewood High School, a private Catholic school, wants to amend its campus plan to build a stadium that will seat 1,000 people.Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/proposed-high-school-stadium-angers-upscale-madison-neighborhoodhttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws181217-PP-stadium.mp3Fate Of Enbridge Pipelines May Send More Oil Through Wisconsinhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/GymlEyDRyus/fate-enbridge-pipelines-may-send-more-oil-through-wisconsin
https://www.wpr.org/fate-enbridge-pipelines-may-send-more-oil-through-wisconsin<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/articles/2018/09/fl-bill-burris-enbridge-building-correx.jpg?itok=RGeKmRkH' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>Minnesota and Michigan have been at the center of controversial pipeline projects involving Canadian-firm Enbridge Energy. However, the fate of the company's pipelines is likely to impact how much oil will flow through Wisconsin.</p>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 23:10:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono Minnesota and Michigan have been at the center of controversial pipeline projects involving Canadian-firm Enbridge Energy. However, the fate of the company's pipelines is likely to impact how much oil will flow through Wisconsin.Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/fate-enbridge-pipelines-may-send-more-oil-through-wisconsinhttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws181213-DK-MOREOIL.mp3 Mount Pleasant Has Acquired 85 Percent Of Land Needed For Foxconn Developmenthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/ZULU7Zb_KsY/mount-pleasant-has-acquired-85-percent-land-needed-foxconn-development
https://www.wpr.org/mount-pleasant-has-acquired-85-percent-land-needed-foxconn-development<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/articles/2018/10/20180426-145641_0.jpg?itok=3MlR_TVC' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>One of Racine County's largest property owners is selling about 10 acres of land to the Village of Mount Pleasant for the Foxconn development.</p>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 20:40:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono One of Racine County's largest property owners is selling about 10 acres of land to the Village of Mount Pleasant for the Foxconn development.Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/mount-pleasant-has-acquired-85-percent-land-needed-foxconn-developmenthttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws181213-CH-FOXCONN.mp3Wisconsin Natural Resources Board Reluctantly Passes Lake Superior Fishing Rulehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/dkDzXe-Y0N0/wisconsin-natural-resources-board-reluctantly-passes-lake-superior-fishing-rule
https://www.wpr.org/wisconsin-natural-resources-board-reluctantly-passes-lake-superior-fishing-rule<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/articles/2017/12/6544892547-a18d9d43f3-z.jpg?itok=RPK61QtY' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>The state Natural Resources Board approved an emergency rule for commercial fishing on Lake Superior during a meeting Wednesday.</p>Wed, 12 Dec 2018 22:55:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono The state Natural Resources Board approved an emergency rule for commercial fishing on Lake Superior during a meeting Wednesday.Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/wisconsin-natural-resources-board-reluctantly-passes-lake-superior-fishing-rulehttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws181212-HK-FISHRULE.mp3 Wisconsin Ranks Worst In Country For Excessive Drinking http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WprNewsFeed-Environment/~3/wmqtH_v_5Es/wisconsin-ranks-worst-country-excessive-drinking
https://www.wpr.org/wisconsin-ranks-worst-country-excessive-drinking<p><img src='https://wpr-public.s3.amazonaws.com/wprorg/styles/resp_orig_custom_user_mobile_1x/s3/shows/beer_1.jpg?itok=prCxOk6y' align='left' hspace='4' style='width: 320px; height: auto; margin-right: 5px;'/>Clean air and high graduation rates weren't enough to boost Wisconsin's score this year in United Health Foundation's annual health rankings.</p>Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:55:00 -0600Wisconsin Public Radiono Clean air and high graduation rates weren't enough to boost Wisconsin's score this year in United Health Foundation's annual health rankings.Wisconsin Public Radiohttps://www.wpr.org/wisconsin-ranks-worst-country-excessive-drinkinghttps://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/wpr-podcast.streamguys1.com/nws/nws181212-CH-RANKING.mp3Wisconsin Public Radiononadult